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4.If the supplied power cord is not already connected, plug it into the power cord connector ("Console switch components" on page 6) on the console switch, and then plug it into a valid power source.

5.Power on the console switch, if it is not already powered on. The activity indicator light ("Console switch components" on page 6) powers on. The activity indicator blinks for 30 seconds while performing a self-test. Approximately 10 seconds after it stops blinking, press the Enter key to access the Main Menu.

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Contents HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Media User Guide Intended audience Contents Using Virtual Media Troubleshooting Component identification Console switch componentsInterface adapter with Virtual Media components PS2 interface adapter with Virtual Media Description Installation overview Installing the console switchInstallation checklist Rack-mount safety instructionsRequired items not included Rack-mounting the console switchOptional item Required toolsPerforming a side-mount type a installation Performing a side-mount type B installation Performing a standard-mount installation Installing the console switch Performing a cantilever-mount type a installation Installing the console switch Performing a cantilever-mount type B installation Connecting the console switch Description HP IP Console Viewer overview Installing the interface adapter Connecting the interface adapterInterface adapter overview Server Cascading console switches Cascading console switches overviewCascading console switches matrix HP IP Console Switch with Cascading console switches Servers Cascading console switches Main console switch HP IP Console Switch with Virtual Accessing the Main dialog box Local port operationLocal port operation overview Viewing servers by name, EID, or port Viewing the Port columnViewing the server status column Using basic OSD navigation keys Soft switchingSoft switching to a server Soft switching to a previous serverKeystroke Description Managing routine tasks for serversSecurity Changing the display behaviorControlling the status flag Selecting the display order of serversSelecting a key combination to launch the OSD Flag Description Changing the status flagModifying device types Assigning device typesChanging the keyboard language Setting local console switch security Changing network configurationsSetting and changing the console switch password Enabling Screen Saver mode Recovering a console switch passwordLocal port operation Removing screen saver password protection Disabling the Screen Saver modeExiting Screen Saver mode Assigning server and serial device names Changing the OSD languageAssigning names to servers Setting up a scan patternAdding servers to the scan list Activating Scan mode Deactivating Scan modeRemoving servers from the scan list Assigning a preempt timeout Using preemptionManaging server tasks using the OSD Checkbox or button Description Viewing and disconnecting user connectionsViewing current user connections Disconnecting a userDisplaying version information Displaying interface adapter status informationLocal port operation Decommissioning an interface adapter Displaying configuration informationRunning system diagnostics Test Description Activating Run DiagnosticsResetting devices Local port operation Virtual Media overview Using Virtual MediaVirtual Media resources Using local Virtual MediaUsing Virtual Media in a two-level cascade configuration Using Virtual Media in a three-level cascade configuration Connecting local Virtual Media Disabling the USB 2.0 function Using USB composite media devicesUsing Virtual Media Enabling the USB 2.0 function Using Virtual Media Using Virtual Media Connecting to the serial management connector Console switch serial managementConfiguring HyperTerminal Establishing LAN connectionsConfiguring Minicom Using the Main MenuEnable Debug Messages Network ConfigurationSet/Change Password Firmware ManagementReset Appliance Restore Factory DefaultsEnable Ldap Debug Messages Set Web Interface PortsExit Input Web Server CertificateConfiguring the console switch NIC Console switch serial management Console switch serial management Recovering a lost console switch serial management password Console switch serial management Upgrading the console switch firmware overview Upgrading the console switch firmware through the local OSD Upgrading the firmware Upgrading the firmware Upgrading the firmware Upgrading the firmware Upgrading interface adapter firmware Loading interface adapter firmware individually Upgrading the interface adapter firmware simultaneously Upgrading the firmware Enabling Tftp for Microsoft Windows operating systems Enabling Tftp for Linux operating systemsVerifying Tftp for Linux operating systems Upgrading the firmware Troubleshooting table TroubleshootingServers Devices with Virtual Media on Connection length tableCan the console switch be mounted in a round-hole rack? Frequently asked questionsAre the expansion module ports hot-pluggable? Are the interface adapters hot-pluggable?How do I access the Main dialog box? How do I cascade console switches?How do I change the keyboard language? How do I look at my console switch firmware version? How do I locally connect a cascaded console switch?How do I use the Run Diagnostics feature? Is the console switch operational?What kind of CAT5 cables are supported? What are the minimum and maximum cable lengths?Technical support Before you contact HPHP contact information Regulatory compliance identification numbers Regulatory compliance noticesFederal Communications Commission notice FCC rating labelCables ModificationsCanadian notice European Union regulatory noticeJapanese notice Korean class a notice Power cord statement for Japan Acronyms and abbreviations OSD Index Index TFTP, verifying for Linux Tools Troubleshooting Simultaneously